Sometimes I go to the beach for the big things...
the crashing waves
the expanse of sandy shoreline
the glorious sky at sunrise and sunset.
But then there are times I go to explore the details...
the tiny marvels of natures architecture.
All of these little things I found the other day were minuscule.
Found amongst the pebbles and beach glass and still intact.
After being rolled around in the waves, pummeled by storms, tumbled with stones,
they are still perfect.
Not one of these things is more than an inch long.
Crab shell...outer bit...
Detail of inner bit...how fantastic is that?!
Senor Gaudy would have been inspired!
These shells are a mere 1/4 of an inch round...
...and the colours so delicately chosen to make it shimmer in the sun.
Then, I found this tiniest of scallop shells...
...paper thin.
This worn piece of an oyster shell, painted with time and waves...
Fat little marble sized shells, blending in with the pebble grey...
I brought them home in my pocket, amazingly enough they survived, forgotten for a week, when I reached my hand in, I was giddy with surprise that they were still in one piece.
3 comments:
Ahh, beach treasures! I love them! I haven't been to the beach in ages, but my favorite thing to do is go exploring for tiny marvels.
The crab shell is absolutely gorgeous, girl!
Life is in the details! Beauty and wonder.
Thank you for sharing.
Beautiful images of these small jewels that are survivors. I love your descriptions. Well done!!
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